Chasing ShePop / Rock

Chris Klich Jazz QuintetJazz

Multiple San Diego Music Award winner and nominee for "Best Jazz," Chris's late parents are also the sponsors of the 'Helen and Manfred Kilch Improv Area' at IndieFest, encouraging creation of all kinds

Danielle LoPresti & The MassesAlternative

Called a "gawk-worthy presence" (San Diego Citybeat), IndieFest co-founder and activist rocker, Danielle will pay tribute to City Heights with a powerful special presentation honoring the 2015 theme for IndieFest, "Rock To Stop Violence."

Dead Feather MoonAlternative

DeQn SueAlternative Pop

DeQn's music is as colorful and bouncy. Yet, with fun production from Kelvin Wooten, coupled with her own poignant lyrics, DeQn leaves listeners with more than just a fun tune. Her new album, "Zeitgeist" is currently available on iTunes.

Desiree EstradaLatin Pop / Bachata

Rising Latin star, Desiree Estrada first captured audiences with her performance at the 2012 Latin Billboard Awards. She's shared the stage with Bachata legends like Luis Vargas, Yoskar Sarante, and recently recorded a duet with Angel Lopez.

Gill SotuSpoken Word

Gill is the 2013 San Diego RAW Performing Artist Of The Year, 2012 Winner of the San Diego City Anti-Littering Spoken Word Competiton, 2008 Semi-Finalist at the National Poetry Slam, and 2007 Grand Slam Los Angeles Poetry Champion.

Jai MalanoBlues

Kaity & The FloodAmericana

Country songwriter Thomas Lee first discovered the hauntingly mature the voice behind 15 year old Kaity Joyce on a selfie YouTube singing video. He immediately pursued her talent and together they formed this enchanting duo.

LakinSinger-Songwriter

MayfieldPower Folk / Bluegrass

A Mayfield Affair is a high energy, hard hitting folk rock band from San Diego that blends the acoustic sounds and traditions of mountain music with three part harmonies, electric guitar and a pounding rhythm section.

Mike BowmanSinger-Songwriter

Mike Bowman isn't your average singing guitar player. He belts it out like Eddie Vedder and serenades like John Mayer. With a singer/songwriter vibe and pop sensibilities, his virtuoso playing will make you look twice.

Nathan FoxSinger-Songwriter

Nathan Fox's soulful rasp and well crafted songs are comparable to those of Ray LaMontagne, Amos Lee, and Brett Dennen. A Berklee College of Music grad. and seasoned film/ video game composer, Nathan is now pursuing his original project full time.

Paige BryanPop / R&B

Paige Bryan brings a fresh, aggressive rock and roll energy to her original brand of R&B. A 1st place winner in the USA Songwriting Competition, Paige has also shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Eric Benet, Macy Gray and more.

PlookExperimental Prog. Rock

When you think of Plook, bands like Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny and even the band YES ( instrumentally) will come to mind. Their music is also reminiscent of Les Claypool jamming with Buckethead. A truly unique sound for the modern era.

Rigoberto "Reegeeo" Gutierrez con Radio KarmaLatin Pop

Rigoberto Gutierrez captured the heart of Mexico as finalist on "La Voz Mexico," the country's edition of NBC's "The Voice." He and Radio Karma bring their original fusion of Latin Pop, Reggae and an 80's taste with today's sound and feel.

Sarah HarmelAcoustic Rock

From playing intimate coffee house settings to festivals, Sarah Harmel has been a presence in the West Coast music scene for two decades. She has toured across the US and proudly calls San Diego home. Sarah is currently writing and preforming with her long time bass player Maria Neccari-Beahan whom she played with in the rock band Runhoney.

Sophia Alone BandSoul / World

Born and raised in the USA by a French mother and Moroccan Father, Sophia is a thoroughbred tri-culture artist, whose lifetime fluency in French, English and Arabic is celebrated in her original music.

The Lyrical GrooveSpoken Word / Soul

The 2014 San Diego Music Award winner for "Best Hip Hop Album, "The Lyrical Groove is a spoken soul, jazzed out, hip hop at the heart, R&B infused band that bridges all of the above, with meaningful lyrics in the various forms of spoken word.

Thomas LeeAmericana

Accomplished Americana/ Country songwriter and touring musician, Thomas Lee spent many years on the road as sideman and songwriter for American Idol, Bo Bice. Thomas steps out to put his own voice behind his craft at IndieFest this year.

Todo MundoLatin / World

TropoElectronic/ Dance

With layers of beats, soaring violin and vocal melodies, spectral pads, and crunchy bass oscillations, TROPO compels their audience to dig deep within themselves for a reciprocal and energetic journey.

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